Darian Benson
Darian Benson is a reporter based at WFYI in Indianapolis. An Indy native, she is eager to report on public health in her hometown. Darian graduated with a journalism degree from Indiana Unviersity- Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, she covered city and public policy for WFYI and statewide public health for Indiana Public Broadcasting.
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About 40 million Americans have a substance use disorder, according to federal data. And while there’s no shortage of heartbreaking news on the topic of addiction, there are bright spots that tend to be overlooked by the media.
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A new research study found people who received enhanced chaplain care experienced a clinically significant decline in anxiety and also reported greater spiritual well-being and satisfaction with spiritual care, compared to people who received usual care from a hospital chaplain.
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One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.
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Pregnant people struggling with addiction fear mistreatment from health care providers and worry about the possibility that they’ll lose custody of their baby.
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Nearly every state has laws that limit access to opioid treatment programs, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Libraries in some cities are investing in staff members who can help patrons with complex issues such as housing insecurity, finding mental health and more.
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A survey of 17 cities found more than 50,000 pandemic-related eviction filings. Housing advocates worry that increased housing instability will lead to more COVID-19 and other illnesses.